School Social Work Corner 

Megan Mengistu, LCSW

School Social Worker

mengim@nv.ccsd.net

Phone #: (702) 799-3500 ex 4351

Office Hours: 7:00am-2:00pm | M-F

Office: Room 209 (Counselor's Office) 

Ms. Megan Mengistu

Hi there, I'm Ms. Megan the school social worker here at Foothill High School. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with my Master’s Degree from Boston University.  I have over 8 years of Social Work experience in a variety of fields to include courts, hospitals, and therapy. This is my fourth year here at Foothill. At Foothill I am an advisor to the Hope Squad club. Being a school social worker is a passion, I love my job and connecting with students. I am happy to help support you the best I can.

How Can I Help? 


Would you like to make a referral? 

* A referral is a way to connect me to a student just by letting me know what is going on*

You can call (702) 799-3500 extension 4351 or email me directly at mengim@nv.ccsd.net 

What is a school social worker?

According to the School Social Work of Associations of America

"School social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession. School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.  School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence. School social workers are hired by school districts to enhance the district's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school and community collaboration is the key to achieving student success."

All social workers abide by our code of ethics. These are a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. 

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